To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Caitlyn Mars, Zoning and Weed Control Manager, Public Works and Development; Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager
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Presenter: Caitlyn Mars, Zoning and Weed Control Manager, Public Works and Development; Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager
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Subject:
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1:00 PM *Short-Term Rentals Program and Regulations (LDC23-001)
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
In this study session, Staff will provide additional detail on adjustments made to the draft ordinance to ensure optimal enforceability, as well as bring forward further discussion items on topics of concern discussed at the previous study session. Staff will be seeking authorization to move forward with public outreach on the draft regulations, including several proposed modifications.
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Background and Discussion: Staff began researching regulation options for Short-Term Rentals in 2023 due to reported negative impacts on communities from existing Short-Term Rentals. Prior study sessions with the Board occurred on March 7, 2023, January 28, 2025, and April 14, 2025, discussing the various regulation topics and administration details of the regulations.
After the study session on April 14, 2025, staff continued to review the draft regulations with the County Attorney's Office to tighten up the language and eliminate potential loopholes. Another area of priority was ensuring ease and clarity of managing the Ordinance and licensing program.
To improve the integrity of the regulations, the following definitions were added: Affected Party, Application, Good Neighbor Notice and Guidelines, Hotel unit, Multi-family Structure or Building, License, Lodging Unit (to replace "dwelling" for purposes of this ordinance), and Short-Term Rental License. In addition to these definitions, language was modified throughout to better clarify expectation...
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